Altoona, PA Trash Man

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How much does trash pickup usually cost?

The cost of trash pickup often depends on the size of the garbage container and whether the service is being handled by the city or a private company. The monthly rate for weekly pickup of a 48- gallon garbage container can run around $20 if this service is handled by a local municipality, while pickup for a 96-gallon cart can cost roughly $22. Rates are often higher when working with a private company.

What is a compost cart?

A compost cart is used for the pickup of compostable items. The list of compostable items includes yard debris, such as branches and plant trimmings; a wide variety of food products, including everything from baked goods to poultry to fruits, grains, and sauces; non-recyclable paper products such as used paper plates and cups; and miscellaneous items, such as cotton balls, hair, and wooden toothpicks.

Can trash be placed out on the curb in bags?

Trash should always be placed in a trash container when possible. However, if you have more trash than you're able to fit into your trash container, some trash pickup companies will accept the trash if it is bagged and placed next to the full container. Many trash pickup companies will accept up to five extra bags at no charge.

What is the most common residential trash container size?

The most common residential trash container size is 96 gallons. A 96-gallon container is large enough to meet the needs of the average family, and it's generally able to handle weekly collection cycles without overflow. This is the largest residential trash container that a garbage truck's automated side loader can accommodate.

Should paint cans be placed in regular trash bins?

Paint cans should not be placed in regular trash bins. Paint and paint thinners can be hazardous to the environment, and these items require special handling when it comes to disposal. If you have paint cans that need to be disposed off, call your trash pickup company to make special arrangement to have them removed.

Do trash pickup services collect construction waste?

Construction waste such as tiles, insulation, nails, electrical wiring, roofing, concrete, gypsum wallboard, shingles, bricks, and large quantities of wood are generally not accepted for curbside trash pickup. However, you might be able to contact your trash pickup company to schedule collection of these materials.

What items are not accepted in bulk trash pickup?

Many cities don't accept certain items in bulk trash pickup. These include automotive parts, lawn trimmings, construction material, and commercial waste or cardboard. Also, hazardous waste is not accepted, and this includes items such as fluorescent lights, paints, and medicine.

What is considered bulk trash?

Any item that is too large or unwieldy to be disposed of in your home's curbside trash bin is considered bulk trash. This can include furniture such as mattresses and couches and appliances such as refrigerators. You can make arrangements with your local sanitation department to have them remove certain types of bulk trash.

What type of materials can be placed in the yard waste bin?

You can place green waste, such as grass clippings, leaves, weeds, and tree branches in your yard waste bin. Branches should be no longer than 4 feet in length and no more than 2 inches in diameter. All green waste must be able to fit securely in your yard waste bin.

What type of items can be placed in the recycling trash bin?

Paper and cardboard products, such as juice cartons, milk cartons, newspapers, magazines, and phone books can be placed in your recycling trash bin. Glass products such as bottles, mirrors, and jars may be included, along with metal products such as drink cans, aluminum foil, and pots and pans. Different municipalities have different rules regarding which items they will accept for recycling, so get in touch with your local trash pickup company to see what the guidelines are in your area.

They refused to provide service after the secretary and my husband had a disagreement. Knowing they held a contact with the town and we were not able to hire another trash company. On top of that they had their employees trespass on private property and steal our trash can. We filed a police report.

I live back a winding dirt lane which gets a bit difficult to maneuver in the winter. These guys are great. No property damage, and never miss collecting. One time I forgot to put my trash out in the driveway, and they walked behind my house, found my can and emptied it. They go the extra mile

Horrible, unprofessional outfit. We had rented a very large dumpster for a full house renovation. When we booked it, we specified a delivery by 10am on Feb 17th, as we had a large crew arrive at 830 and were very busy with the initial demo. After many calls starting at 945 I finally got through to Torrie who books the dumpsters. She had no clue if the dumpster was on the way or not and promised to call the driver and get back to me. An hour later and Nothing. I started calling again for another 30 min and no one picked up at any of their offices. So I called Wright and booked another dumpster and they bright it right over for me as I explained the position that Burgmeier put us in. Eventually ... Over 2 hours after I spoke with her Torrie from Burgmeier FINALLY calls back with no apology and some line of bs that she has no control over the schedule etc. I told her they were already fired, and I booked someone else, and didn't appreciate how unprofessional they are and that no one answers their phones. I'm now going to make sure my credit card company marks the deposit accordingly. Don't ever use these guys! Call Wright and they'll take care of you.

Many missed pickups, but the worst was when the driver lied and said my trash wasn't out on time (I always put it out the night before) so they refused to come and get it until the following week. Customer service was useless. Unless you like paying someone to NOT do their job, look elsewhere for residential garbage service.

Despite the constant bogus fuel sur-charges ,they have now taken to increasing costs for services ALREADY paid for but not yet completed! What a shady business practice that is. That is like paying for a motel room for the night and being woke up at 1am and told the rate just went up and you'll need to pay an increase if you wish to continue the nights stay.If you like rules changes in the middle of the game , THESE ARE YOUR PEOPLE! If not , my NEW trash guys INTERSTATE 814-444-0112 only charge $49.00 quarterly and have an interest in making money by earning it VS. cheating you out of it.

They have, by far, the worst customer service! The guy who I spoke with hung up on me before I could even ask him questions. He said that he will send a cab, 40 minutes passed and no cab arrived. So I called him again and inquired about the cab I requested and he said "oh we'll send one over" and I was furious because he was suppose to send one 40 minutes ago!! So another 25 minutes pass and still no cab! So I called again and he ignored my call! Then I called again and this time he was raising his voice at me saying that he told he would send and cab and to stop calling! Each phone call I was polite and did not raise my voice, but he was yelling at me, For What?! Not doing his job!! So I ended up taking the bus, which I would've done in the first place if I had known that it would've taken an hour for a cab to arrive!! I don't even want to give this service a star! But I had to in order to give this review.

Had to give atleast one star or I wouldn't be able to do a review. They are unprofessional, they lie to you about their wait times, and their cabs are filthy.. and look as if they're not cleaned ever.. they need to go out of business so another cab company can come up in their place... terrible service, wouldn't recommend and I'd intentionally tell friends not to use that service.

I LOVE these guys!! I have fallen on hard times and was late on my payments for a while. They always picked up my trash and don't load up with late fees and "business" crap. Seems like a good family business that cares about their customers. They've even picked up the trash on the way passed after I missed their normal time pick-up.Outstanding service for a not so outstanding customer.